Be sure to follow the new Instagram account for the George Fox Innovation Committee: @fox.innovation. This group of faculty works to showcase the incredible innovative work being done across George Fox. Follow along as we spotlight programs doing innovative work every day!
Disability and Accessibility Services (DAS) has a new resource available to help community members create accessible PDF files. Ensuring digital documents are accessible is an important step in supporting inclusivity for all students and staff. To learn best practices and find step-by-step instructions, please visit the accessible PDF resource guide.
If you have questions, please contact Jocelyn Day at jday@georgefox.edu.
Thanksgiving is coming up … and the extra time off gives you a great opportunity to file the 2026-27 FAFSA!
We recommend filing by Jan. 31, but sooner is better.
Some federal and state funds are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t miss out on this chance to access all of your potential financial aid for next school year.
Plus, if you file by Dec. 1, 2025, you will be entered into a drawing for the chance to win one of five $500 Early FAFSA Filer Scholarships from the Office of Financial Aid!
FAFSA Help Session on Nov. 20
We’re hosting a FAFSA Help Session on Thursday, Nov. 20. Bring your laptop and drop by for some one-on-one assistance from a Financial Aid Counselor!
When: Noon to 1 p.m. on Nov. 20
Where: Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) in Moore House (#26 on the campus map)
Questions?
Answers to common FAFSA questions can be found on our FAFSA FAQ page. Plus, read our tips and tricks for the FAFSA article for more great info!
Contact Us
You can also contact your financial aid counselor via phone, email, Zoom, or in-person meeting. Or, you can visit us on the first floor of the Stevens Center during our drop-in hours (Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.). We’re here to help!
Do you long for time and space to be still and experience Christ’s presence with others? All are welcome to join Quaker worship in Hoover 250 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. today (Wednesday). Elective chapel credit is available for students.
Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Is a new digital divide emerging – not just between those who can and can’t use AI, but between those who trust and distrust each other because of it?
Join us at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 19, for an interactive webinar that explores how AI is reshaping workplace relationships and what it means for trust – among colleagues, teams, and even between humans and machines.
Together, we’ll tackle two key questions:
Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect, engage, and reimagine the future of workplace trust in the age of AI.
You can register here.
Please take a minute to review the requirements for outgoing department mail. Particularly, we want to remind everyone that outgoing mail should be bundled and that the proper account string information needs to be included with each bundle of mail or package.
If you would like to receive tracking for your package, please leave us with an email as well. This makes it easy for us to send things out in a timely manner with less guesswork and follow up required. Thank you!
For more details, please refer to our website.
Have you ever wanted to see what Student Activities is up to? If so, sign up to be a chaperone at the Evergreen Space Museum for our Winter Formal dance on Saturday, Nov. 22. If you’re interested, please complete this form.
If you have any questions, please contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.
Our community longs for shalom, God’s peace, justice and flourishing. The Shalom Summit is a time to pause together in worship, prayer and learning as we explore what it means to practice shalom.
The Shalom Summit, set from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 15, in the chapel, will include workshops and activities:
We’ll also hear from voices shaping conversations on justice, art, and hope:
Chapel credit will be available! Students, staff, faculty, administrators and friends are all welcome to come and “seek the shalom of the city” (Jeremiah 29:7).
See our schedule here or email sbackous@georgefox.edu for more information. Also, be sure to register!
Have questions, concerns or suggestions about BruinBuy? Please join us in the Millage Building for our BruinBuy roundtable this Friday, Nov. 14, from 9 to 3:30 p.m.
We are here to help, listen and collaborate with you on all of your procurement and accounts payable needs. This will be an open-dialogue format. Please come take advantage of this learning opportunity.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Patrick Culligan at pculligan@georgefox.edu or Frank Charles at fcharles@georgefox.edu.
Below is a list of all scheduled BruinBuy roundtables leading up to the end of the calendar year. All are held in the Millage building unless noted otherwise:
Take this very brief survey for the chance to win a $50 or $25 Amazon gift card (there will be multiple winners)!
This survey gauges student engagement with politics and is for a Richter research project. All responses will be anonymized once gift card winners are contacted. Please contact kkartler22@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.
Hillsboro Airporter is a preferred service to provide a shuttle service to Portland International Airport for the semester break.
Students and families will be expected to work directly with Hillsboro Airporter (or any other service) to reserve their spot. If you make your reservations with others more than 24 hours in advance, Hillsboro Airporter may be able to group students together to possibly save money.
Students can explore alternative transportation by reaching out to those in their living area or connecting with classmates. Google is also a great resource for finding additional choices.
Questions? Contact the Office of Student Life at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2316.
Registration for the Department of English and Languages’ “Beneath the Bonnet: The Secret World of Jane Austen” event closes today (Wednesday)!
The two-day event will be this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, and will feature:
Register here and email any questions to gfu-english@georgefox.edu.
Did you know that the Academic Resource Center (ARC) provides personalized support for your toughest papers and study strategies?
We are meeting you where you are! Join the ARC Roadshow tonight (Wednesday) from 8 to 9 p.m. as we visit a few dorms! Our stops: HMS, the Suites, Pennington and Edwards. Stop by for just 10 minutes at one of these locations to:
Don’t miss this chance to connect with the ARC and get your appointment scheduled before it’s too late.
Contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
The finance office will be hosting an open house focused on questions from you, and we invite all faculty, administrators and staff to join us between 2 and 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Millage Building (1515 Portland Road).
This will be an opportunity to ask questions, receive guidance, and learn more about navigating finance processes effectively. Multiple team members from finance, including accounts payable, purchasing, and general ledger staff, will be present to provide one-on-one assistance and address any inquiries you may have.
Whether you are new to our university, need clarification on specific steps, or simply want to participate with festive food and fellowship, we encourage you to stop by and connect with us. We look forward to supporting you.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Samantha Prewitt at sprewitt@georgefox.edu. Thank you!
We’re still offering a unique opportunity for a private, one-on-one virtual Providence Health Plan consultation dedicated entirely to you and your specific questions.
This is your chance to skip the multiple plan documents and long hold times and talk directly with a plan expert who can help you untangle a complex claim, find the right in-network specialist, or uncover cost-saving strategies you didn’t know about.
This is the single-fastest and most effective way to gain clarity, get peace of mind, and ensure you are maximizing every single benefit and dollar available to you. Don’t miss out on this personalized support. Schedule your appointment today at this link. This unique opportunity ends on Thursday, Nov. 20.
Happy Wellness Wednesday! Today, let’s talk about the most powerful tool you have for your long-term health: preventive care. It’s more than just an appointment; it’s your opportunity to get a clear picture of your well-being and gain true peace of mind.
Here’s why that’s so important: Many serious health conditions, like high blood pressure or high cholesterol, can develop for years with no symptoms at all. Preventive care helps you find these silent risks – or even better, confirm all the great things you’re doing for your health. Catching a potential issue early means it’s far easier, and less expensive, to manage, allowing you to stay focused on living your healthiest, most vibrant life.
These simple steps are your key to staying well all year long. The best approach to staying healthy for life is to prevent illness from ever beginning, and your provider can advise you on what’s best for you.
For you and your dependents, most of these essential preventive services are covered in full when you visit in-network providers. Use this comprehensive list to see what’s available and get this important conversation started at your next appointment.
All employees are invited to secure a free, personalized and confidential retirement consultation with our dedicated Nationwide specialist, Phillip Carbajal, who will be on the Newberg campus on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Appointments are available from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Klages 231. This is your opportunity to receive expert advice on your financial standing, maximize your savings, and develop long-term retirement strategies.
Please use this link to view his consultations schedule and to book your one-on-one session.
The university community is invited to a 45-minute contemplative worship service in the chapel this Friday, Nov. 14, at 5 p.m. Join us for this special choral Evensong service!
For the month of November, the George Fox chapter of the Network of Enlightened Women is hosting a fundraiser for With Love Oregon. This nonprofit provides resources for families with foster or adopted children.
Please consider donating toys or making a financial donation. If you’re interested in contributing, reach out to Zoe Fortner at zfortner24@georgefox.edu.
Join us for a 5K this Saturday, Nov. 15, at 9 a.m. to raise funds for the Newberg Animal Shelter. All proceeds will go toward purchasing an industrial washer and dryer. The shelter does 10 to 12 loads of laundry every day and currently has only one set.
The shelter has found homes for more than 710 animals so far this year. Your participation helps keep the shelter running smoothly so they can continue their great work!
The run will start and end in the quad. Check-in is at 8 a.m., followed by the race at 9 a.m.
If you want to help this cause by running, walking or donating, register here.
